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College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
Spring 2010
AgSciences
Overview
& Other Interesting Facts
College of
Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
• Part of the Penn State System
– 70,443 undergraduates (20 campuses)
– 38,630 undergraduates at University Park
– 2,625 students in Ag Sciences
• 85% from non-farm background
• 46% female
• 1 to 11 faculty to student ratio
• 800 Ag Sciences courses available
• Only comprehensive Ag Sciences
program in Pennsylvania
About us…
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
19 Baccalaureate Degree Programs
3 Associate Degree Programs
3 Certificate Programs
24 Minors
A Closer Look
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
Majors related to…
• Animal Sciences & Pre-Veterinary Studies
• Biomedical & Food Sciences
• Business and Community, Environment &
Development
• Education & Multidisciplinary Studies
• Engineering & Technology
• Environmental Sciences & Policy
• Forest Resources
• Plant Sciences
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
Associate Degrees in…
Agricultural Business
Forest Technology - PSU Mont Alto
Wildlife Technology - PSU DuBois
Associate Degrees
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
Certificate Programs…
Food Technology (Penn State Berks)
Golf Course Turfgrass Management
Turfgrass and Agricultural Equipment
Service Technician
Certificate Programs
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
• Hands-on Learning and Personal Attention
• Premier Undergraduate Research &
Internship Opportunities
• International Travel & Study Abroad
• Renowned Faculty & Caring Staff
• $1.8 Million in Scholarships Annually Given
to Over 700 Students
• State-of-the-Art Facilities
Features…
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
Over 40 clubs, organizations, and
societies!
– 7 Judging Teams
– 5 Fraternities and/or Sororities
– Special Living Options
• EARTH HOUSE!
• On campus living and learning
opportunities
– Beef/ Sheep Center, Dairy Center, Equine
Center, Poultry Center, and more!
Extras…
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
• 85% employed within 3 months of
graduation
• 15% attend graduate/professional school
• Enjoy competitive salary and upward
mobility
• Highly sought after by employers
After Graduation
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
Who is interested in our Grads?
• PA Department of
Agriculture
• Case-New Holland
• Snyder’s of Hanover
• Natural Resources
Conservation Service
(NRCS)
• Hanover Engineering
• John Deere
• PA Apple Marketing
Program
• Dow Agro Sciences
• Cargill Animal Nutrition
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Tyson
Syngenta
AgChoice Farm Credit
J. Franklin Styer Nursery
Hershey
Elanco Animal Health
Shearon Environmental
Design Company
• USDA
• Medical & Law Schools
• and more!
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
Getting here…
• Application can be found online at:
http://admissions.psu.edu
• Apply by November 30th of senior year
• Can begin at any PSU Campus on the
2+2 Plan
• Decision based two-thirds on HS GPA,
one-third on other factors
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
Questions?
Visit us online:
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
Or Contact us:
Office for Undergraduate Education
College of Agricultural Sciences
101 Agricultural Administration Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865-7521
AIM Username: ThinkAgain
You can also check us out on Facebook!
College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
Spring 2010
AgSciences
Overview
& Other Interesting Facts
College of
Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu
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College of Agricultural Sciences
http://thinkagain.psu.edu